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MAKE PH GRADUATES WORLD COMPETITIVE – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian is set to file the substitute bill on the proposed Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) which will undertake a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of the entire education sector’s performance and boost global competitiveness. EDCOM 2 will review the observance of the mandates of the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission […]

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REINVENT PH SOCIAL WELFARE PROGRAMS – LACSON

From merely doling out cash to providing sustainable livelihood and employment opportunities. This is the reinvention of social welfare programs such as the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) that Senator Panfilo Lacson envisions under his administration, should he win the presidential election in 2022. “We must invest in our human capital. It is high time […]

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HISTORIC SORSOGON PROVINCIAL CAPITOL RESTORED

The century-old Provincial Capitol of Sorsogon, a survivor of the Japanese occupation during World War II in 1941 and natural calamities and is among the historical landmarks of the Bicol region, has undergone a full renovation. The neoclassical architectural building was designed by Architect William Parsons and was completed in 1916 during the term of […]

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SARA DUTERTE NOW LAKAS-CMD CHAIR — ROMUALDEZ

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte officially assumed the chairmanship of Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD). During the party’s national council meeting, House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez said Duterte, who is running for vice presidency in next year’s elections, was elected chair of Lakas-CMD and will serve as “guiding light” of the political party. “We are confident […]

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GORDON COMMENDS NEW LICENSED PHYSICIANS

Senator Dick Gordon expressed his admiration for all 1,677 newly licensed physicians who recently hurdled the latest Physician’s Licensure Exam (PLE) in the National Capital Region (NCR) which was held from October 30 to November 2 this year. “I commend and congratulate our new licensed doctors who just passed the licensure exam,” Gordon said. “I […]

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NOGRALES CALLS FOR SAFE DISPOSAL OF FACE SHIELDS

With the use of face shields no longer required in many places across the country, Rizal 2nd District Rep. Fidel Nograles has called on concerned local government units to organize a plastics waste drive to help ensure these are properly disposed of. “We have a mounting waste problem that needs intervention both the local and […]

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ISKO MORENO TO GOV’T: END UNEMPLOYMENT, HUNGER

Aksyon Demokratiko presidential bet and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said the national government needs to address the root causes of armed conflict in the country. In a press conference held during his listening tour in Mindoro on Monday, Moreno said ongoing insurgencies in the country originated from widespread joblessness and desperation. He added that access […]

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POE TO DICT: GIVE PROMISED 200 MBPS INTERNET SPEED

Senator Grace Poe said the Filipino people are looking forward to the government’s promised 200 megabits per second (Mbps) internet speed for state agencies and departments with the completion of Phase 1 of the much-touted National Broadband Plan (NBP). “We expect that by February 2022, we will actually feel the 200 Mpbs speed as committed […]

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NAT’L ASSEMBLY OF HUNGARY DELEGATES VISIT SENATE

The Senate welcomed a delegation from the National Assembly of Hungary led by Deputy Speaker István Jakab and accompanied by Hungarian Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Titanilla Tóth, as part of efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation and friendship between the Philippines and Hungary. Majority Leader Migz Zubiri, President of the Philippines-Hungary Parliamentary Friendship Association, thanked […]

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GIVE CASH INCENTIVES TO VAXXED 4PS MEMBERS – GO

Senator Bong Go renewed his call for the government to provide cash incentives to vaccinated Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) members instead of making immunization mandatory to encourage more of them to receive their COVID-19 shots. Such benefits will be in addition to what 4Ps recipients are entitled to under the law. “Muli po akong […]